Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defense pact meeting in Istanbul

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are set to hold the first meeting of their new defense pact, known as the Makkah or Mecca pact, in Istanbul on Monday, August 31. The meeting will bring together defense ministers from the three countries, according to sources. This marks the first committee meeting under the pact, which was established to enhance defense cooperation. The gathering underscores the growing military ties among the three nations.